# Killing the Shadows (2006)

> A lavish Turkish historical tragicomedy turns the legendary comic duo Karagöz and Hacivat into symbols of humor's peril under power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/33754

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History
- Director: Ezel Akay
- Cast: Haluk Bilginer, Beyaz, Şebnem Dönmez, Güven Kıraç, Ragıp Savaş, Ayşe Tolga, Altay Özbek, Hasan Ali Mete
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485510/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, theatrical, irreverent, historical cinema night, turkish film night

## Synopsis

A comedic exploration of the fine line between humor and tragedy in a historical context.

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